How far is Granite City, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granite City and Chicago is 254.28 miles (409.23 km).
Flight distance from Granite City, IL to Chicago, IL is 254.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Granite City to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granite City, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 290.62 miles (467.7 km) by car.
Driving from Granite City to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.7014400 |
| Longitude | -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Granite City and Chicago
The distance between Granite City and Chicago is 468 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Granite City and Chicago. The current time is 00:50:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 15 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.82 liters (10.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granite City and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granite City to Chicago is $36.99 (diesel $44.1).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.99 | $42.17 | $46.67 | $44.1 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Granite City and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
